Sustainable Chemistry

The Sustainable Materials Research Center (SusMaT-RC) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is recruiting Postdoctoral Fellows to join international research projects under the supervision of Professor Youssef Habibi.

Their research project’s focus is to develop innovative recycling technologies for plastics waste through sustainable physical and/or chemical pathways.

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The successful candidate is expected to:

The Department of Chemistry at the George Washington University in Washington, DC invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Prof. Lauren Pincus’s lab (https://chemistry.columbian.gwu.edu/laurenpincus) in the area of critical minerals recovery. The postdoctoral researcher will lead a research project on the design of sustainable and selective adsorbents for critical minerals recovery.

The ISC3 (International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre) is an international center of excellence implemented by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) GmbH. The ISC3 promotes the transition of the chemical and related sectors to sustainable chemistry. It advocates for a circular economy that considers the diverse aspects of sustainability at every stage of a product's life cycle and leads to behavioral changes among all stakeholders.

The Center for the Transformation of Chemistry (CTC) invites applications for a research Group Leader in the field of sustainable chemistry, contributing to our overarching mission to transform chemistry toward a circular chemical economy, beginning in Fall 2026.

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The Center for the Transformation of Chemistry (CTC) invites applications for a research Group Leader in the field of sustainable chemistry, contributing to our overarching mission to transform chemistry toward a circular chemical economy, beginning in Fall 2026.

🌱 Join the Future of Sustainable Innovation – Internships Open for 2026🌱

Are you passionate about sustainable chemistry, biopolymers, and transforming biomass into future-proof products? Bloom Biorenewables is offering up to two internship positions within our innovation team, starting January to March 2026 for a minimum of 6 months.

The Department of Chemistry at Grand Valley State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position to start in Fall 2026. Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field, with an emphasis on green and sustainable chemistry. The department seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to quality undergraduate education and who are interested in teaching green chemistry, organic chemistry, and related courses. Individuals from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Chemistry at Grand Valley State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position to start in Fall 2026. Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field, with an emphasis on green and sustainable chemistry. The department seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to quality undergraduate education and who are interested in teaching green chemistry, organic chemistry, and related courses. Individuals from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply.

The Compostable Field Testing Program (CFTP) is the world’s only open-source research initiative dedicated to understanding how certified compostable products break down in real-world composting conditions. It is an industry collaboration between BSIbio and the Compost Research & Education Foundation (CREF). This unique program partners with composters, municipalities, manufacturers, and researchers across the globe to generate critical field data that informs compost operations, product development, standards, and policy.